IBS Intelligence Podcasts

Patrick Lemay, Head of Corporate Development, PayRetailersBiometric authentication solutions are about more than just security. While multi-modal authentication is reducing fraud, it also holds the potential to create a more seamless and personalised payment experience. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the opportunities with Patrick Lemay, Head of Corporate Development at PayRetailers.

Will Marwick, CEO, IFX PaymentsWill Marwick describes IFX Payments as a service-led alternative banking partner for its clients. With FX markets excessively volatile in recent days (thanks in no small part to President Trump’s wild ride on tariffs), the need for a digital FX and payments solution that offers businesses a quick, secure and easy to use treasury service has been thrown into sharp relief. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Will Marwick of IFX Payments.

Udi Ziv, CEO, PersoneticsAI-powered customer experience is evolving to meet consumers’ needs for a personal relationship with their bank. With a mission to democratise financial wellness, cognitive banking offers a fundamental shift in how financial institutions engage with their customers, leveraging advanced data analytics and predictive modelling. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Udi Ziv, CEO of Personetics.

Raj Narayanam, Founder,  ZaggleSaaS innovation, UPI integration, and strong banking partnerships are reshaping spend management and prepaid card solutions, driving smarter, more efficient financial operations. Dr. Raj Narayanam shares insights with Puja Sharma of IBS Intelligence on how these trends are redefining the FinTech landscape. As technology evolves, agility and collaboration will be key to staying ahead. 

Ben Turner, Founder & CEO, VerituityThe US Treasury’s decision to phase out paper cheques for government payments by September may well be one of the biggest digital payments tests the US has faced. It is a FinTech challenge that will require banks, FinTechs and payers to align on identity verification, fraud prevention and equitable access at scale. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the issues with Ben Turner, Founder and CEO of PayTech specialist Verituity.

Priyank Shah, Co-founder of The FinancialistAI is fast emerging as a powerful enabler in India’s wealth management landscape. In this episode, Priyank Shah, Co-founder of The Financialist, joins Gloria Methri of IBS Intelligence to discuss how technology is reshaping financial advisory, the evolving regulatory framework, and what the future holds for WealthTech in India.

Rory O’Neill, Chief Marketing Officer, Checkout.comPayments move money; high-performance payments make money. Conversely, failed payments don’t just lose money for merchants, they damage trust in the brand and directly undermine brand value. Trust and confidence are fragile things – needed in online commerce but easily undermined if the payment experience is problematic. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Rory O’Neill, Chief Marketing Officer of Checkout.com about ensuring payments work as they should.

Manthan Dave, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Palisade Forecasts that up to 10% of global GDP could be tokenised by 2030 set the scene for a fundamental change in the economic landscape. Alongside these forecasts, the new US administration is now developing crypto regulations and exploring the potential of a crypto strategic reserve. Manthan Dave, Co-CEO of digital asset custody provider Palisade, speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about tokenisation and how it will change the way we do business.

Prashant Jajodia, Financial Services Sector Leader & Managing Partner, IBM ConsultingIBM reports that just 8% of banks were systematically developing generative AI in 2024 but that this percentage is set to soar in 2025 as businesses move from pilot to execution in pursuit of profits. Artificial intelligence is set to become the core driver of innovation, transforming AI from a tool into the foundation of a bank’s business model. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Prashant Jajodia, Financial Services Sector Leader and Managing Partner of IBM Consulting.

Claire Gates, Head of Payments, Crown Agents BankCrown Agents Bank (CAB) is a UK-regulated, certified B Corp bank and provider of wholesale foreign exchange and cross-border payment services across developing, emerging and frontier markets. Claire Gates, Head of Payments for CAB speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about collaboration between FinTechs and banks, and why it is critical for scaling secure cross-border payments. The conversation also includes discussion about moves towards cashless remittances.